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Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Point Cruz Yacht Club

21 July 2026

Solomon Islands Government Ministry of Environment, Climate change, Disaster Management and Meteorology

Michael Suinao

Overview

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15

26.3

30.0

50m x 6m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

3507

Products

1052

31319

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 419 10459
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 21 64
Bottles <= 2 L 103 7770
Plastic utensils 6 5
Drink package rings 12 150
Plastic bags 6 595
Food wrappers 121 555
Cigarette lighters 7 95
Cigarettes, butts & filters 21 5
Cosmetics and medical packaging 10 100
Fishing gear 2 5
Fishing line 1 20
Other Plastic 96 765
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 120
Clothes pegs 3 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 6 205
Glass & Ceramic 314 7195
Glass or ceramic fragments 188 2945
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 27 150
Construction material 99 4100
Metal 235 9545
Aluminium drink cans 89 4520
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 165
Other Metal 120 3560
Metal vehicle parts 25 1300
Other 33 1650
Batteries (Household) 20 1285
Appliances & electronics 12 365
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 29 930
Clothing, towels and linen 13 595
Carpet & furnishing 16 335
Rubber 10 1430
Rubber footwear 9 530
Tyres 1 900
Paper & Cardboard 6 90
Cups, food trays & wrappers 6 90
Wood 4 10
Wooden utensils 4 10
Foamed Plastic 2 10
Foam sponge 2 10

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area